What are the main factors that influence a Senior Project Manager - Engineering's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Senior Project Manager - Engineering's salary?

A Senior Project Manager - Engineering's salary grows with experience: a Project Engineering Supervisor (10+ years)earns $85,086, a Project Engineering Senior Supervisor (10+ years)earns $120,335, a Senior Project Manager - Engineering (10+ years)earns $154,690, a Project Engineering Senior Manager (10+ years)earns $176,876, a Project Engineering Director (10+ years)earns $201,646,

What are the highest paying states for a Senior Project Manager - Engineering?

Senior Project Manager - Engineering salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Senior Project Manager - Engineering roles are District of Columbia $168,310, California $167,671, Massachusetts $165,437. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Senior Project Manager - Engineering roles make?

Salaries for Senior Project Manager - Engineering level roles vary by specialization: Traffic Engineering Project Manager: $162,485; Information Technology Project Engineering -Senior Team Lead: $160,100; Engineering Program/Project Management - Manager: $150,500; Project Engineering Manager: $150,463; Civil Engineering Project Manager: $143,336.

Senior Project Manager - Engineering Salary in Delaware

How much does a Senior Project Manager - Engineering make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for a Senior Project Manager - Engineering in Delaware is $154,294 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $74.

However, a Senior Project Manager - Engineering's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $175,015
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $139,604 to $165,140
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $126,229

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Senior Project Manager - Engineering Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,140	$13,762	$3,176	$79
Average	$154,294	$12,858	$2,967	$74
25th Percentile	$139,604	$11,634	$2,685	$67

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Key Factors That Influence Senior Project Manager - Engineering Salaries

A Senior Project Manager - Engineering's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Senior Project Manager - Engineering Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Senior Project Manager - Engineering's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $85,086
Early Career (1-2 years): $120,335
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $154,690
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $176,876
Expert (over 8 years): $201,646

Levels	Salary
Project E... Level Senior Project Manager - Engineering	$85,086
Project E... Level Senior Project Manager - Engineering	$120,335
Senior Pr... Level Senior Project Manager - Engineering	$154,690
Project E... Level Senior Project Manager - Engineering	$176,876
Project E... Level Senior Project Manager - Engineering	$201,646

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How Do Senior Project Manager - Engineering Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Senior Project Manager - Engineerings. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $168,310.
California: $167,671.
Massachusetts: $165,437.

District of Columbia $168,310 California $167,671 Massachusetts $165,437 Washington $164,829 New Jersey $164,768 Alaska $164,555 Connecticut $162,457 New York $161,606

Hawaii $158,885 Rhode Island $157,608 Maryland $156,742 Minnesota $155,556 Colorado $155,100 Illinois $154,948 Oregon $154,370 Delaware $153,944

New Hampshire $153,677 Virginia $153,078 Pennsylvania $151,330 Nevada $150,448 North Dakota $150,159 Michigan $149,703 Wisconsin $149,536 Vermont $149,202

Texas $148,274 Maine $148,214 Arizona $148,122 Ohio $148,016 Georgia $146,617 Indiana $145,918 Wyoming $145,781 Utah $145,569

Iowa $145,477 Kansas $144,748 Louisiana $144,535 North Carolina $144,459 Missouri $144,428 Florida $143,836 Montana $143,516 Nebraska $143,212

Kentucky $143,045 South Carolina $142,437 Tennessee $142,057 Idaho $141,905 New Mexico $140,795 Oklahoma $140,552 Alabama $139,655 South Dakota $138,150

Arkansas $137,329 West Virginia $136,889 Mississippi $135,566

Top Paying Cities for Senior Project Manager - Engineerings

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $159,326
Little Creek: $157,851
Magnolia: $158,505

Lincoln, DE $159,326 Little Creek, DE $157,851 Magnolia, DE $158,505 Milford, DE $159,326 Marydel, DE $157,258 Millsboro, DE $159,326 Millville, DE $160,390 Milton, DE $159,326

Nassau, DE $159,326 Ocean View, DE $160,390 Rehoboth Beach, DE $160,390 Seaford, DE $157,654 Selbyville, DE $160,390 Smyrna, DE $157,076 Viola, DE $158,505 Woodside, DE $158,049

Bear, DE $155,921 Newark, DE $155,981 Claymont, DE $156,103 Delaware City, DE $155,981 Hockessin, DE $156,103 Kirkwood, DE $155,981 Middletown, DE $156,757 Montchanin, DE $156,103

New Castle, DE $156,103 Odessa, DE $156,970 Port Penn, DE $155,556 Rockland, DE $156,103 Saint Georges, DE $155,981 Townsend, DE $156,742 Winterthur, DE $156,103 Lewes, DE $159,326

Wilmington, DE $156,103 Dover, DE $157,775 Dover Afb, DE $158,140 Bethany Beach, DE $160,390 Bethel, DE $157,654 Bridgeville, DE $159,326 Camden Wyoming, DE $157,942 Cheswold, DE $157,410

Clayton, DE $157,015 Dagsboro, DE $160,390 Delmar, DE $157,654 Ellendale, DE $159,326 Felton, DE $159,326 Fenwick Island, DE $160,390 Frankford, DE $160,390 Frederica, DE $159,326

Georgetown, DE $159,326 Greenwood, DE $159,326 Harbeson, DE $159,326 Harrington, DE $159,326 Hartly, DE $156,939 Houston, DE $159,326 Kenton, DE $157,015 Laurel, DE $157,654

Yorklyn, DE $156,103

Senior Project Manager - Engineering Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Senior Project Manager - Engineering's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 18, 2021

$139,604

Average $154,294/year

$165,140

$11,634

Average $12,858/month

$13,762

$2,685

Average $2,967/week

$3,176

$67

Average $74/hour

$79

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$165,140	$13,762	$3,176	$79
Average	$154,294	$12,858	$2,967	$74
25th Percentile	$139,604	$11,634	$2,685	$67

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